Winlock, Washington

Winlock
Location of Winlock in Washington
Location of Winlock in Washington
Coordinates: 46°29′29″N 122°56′15″W / 46.49139°N 122.93750°W / 46.49139; -122.93750
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyLewis
Area
 • Total1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
 • Land1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
305 ft (93 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,472
 • Density1,105.26/sq mi (426.73/km2)
 [2]
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98596
Area code360
FIPS code53-79275
GNIS feature ID1509597[3]
Websitecityofwinlock.com

Winlock (/wɪnlək/) is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,472 at the 2020 census.[4] It was named after territorial army general, Winlock M. Miller,[5][6] who briefly resided there. Winlock is mostly famous for having the World's Largest Egg,[7] reflecting its former status as a major producer of eggs. Early in its history, Winlock attracted many immigrants from Finland, Germany, and Sweden.

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
  3. ^ "Winlock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  5. ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 120. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  6. ^ Hale, Janet (1948). Winlock, Washington Territory (Thesis) (PDF). Linfield College.
  7. ^ "World's Largest Egg". Roadside America. Retrieved January 16, 2012.